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Donald Trump is making explosive new statements, threatening to go after political rivals including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while floating the possibility of pardoning himself and his allies.

Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Don to react to the president's latest remarks, his attacks on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and his comments about potentially dropping the "Mother of All Bombs" on Iran.

PLUS: Trump's new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faces mounting criticism following her controversial 14-minute debut briefing. Former Biden White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins Don to b...

Donald Trump's new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is facing fresh scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report revealed she failed the California bar exam in 2011.

Trump has praised her legal credentials, but the revelations are raising fresh questions about the claims he's made and the people he's appointing to his administration. Did Trump mislead the public?

Don breaks down the controversy and is joined by author and political commentator Kurt Andersen to examine Trump's increasingly erratic public appearances, his behavior on the campaign trail, and the growing questions surrounding hi...

Donald Trump is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. From promising Americans $5,000 checks and handing out presidential pardons at campaign rallies to making bizarre claims about Social Security, the President's latest appearances are raising serious questions.

Plus, outrage after Trump shared footage of a deadly tiger attack, leaving a grieving British family devastated. And in Charlotte, North Carolina, a disturbing police scandal: Officers are facing possible termination over alleged racist text messages, including reports of a competition to see who could pull over the most Black drivers.

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The new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is already facing scrutiny after her first briefing and Don Lemon has plenty to say.

From controversial past statements to her handling of questions from reporters, Don breaks down Zacharia's debut, the backlash surrounding her appointment, and what it means for the Trump administration's relationship with the press.

Was this a rocky start or a sign of what's to come?

Watch Don's reaction and tell us what you think in the comments.

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Donald Trump is used to fighting his enemies. But E. Jean Carroll fought back and beat him in court. Twice.

In this powerful conversation, Don speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Ivy Meeropol, director of Ask E. Jean, a new documentary about the woman who took on Donald Trump and won two landmark civil cases.

In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, awarding her $5 million. In 2024, another jury ordered him to pay $83.3 million in a separate defamation case. Meeropol takes us behind the headlines to explore Carroll's extraordinary fight for justice, the...

Donald Trump made controversial remarks about federal workers at his rally in Ohio - as new research reveals the staggering impact of his government cuts on black women. A recent study estimates that DOGE's cuts reduced federal employment among Black women by a staggering 25%.

Don reacts to Trump's comments, the human cost of his administration's sweeping job cuts and the questions surrounding his government efficiency agenda.

Plus, a woman was attacked in the crowd as Trump continued speaking from the stage. We examine the footage, what happened to the woman and the president's reaction as...

Kimberly Guilfoyle is out and Donald Trump is distancing himself from his former ally as explosive allegations involving a $100,000 financial request continue to make headlines.

Former Trump donor Eric Deters joins Don to discuss the allegations at the center of Guilfoyle's downfall. Deters claims she sought $100,000 from him and offered to use her White House connections to help him. Now, with Guilfoyle forced out of her ambassadorial role, Deters reveals what he says happened behind the scenes, why he decided to go public, and how the controversy engulfed Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée.

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BREAKING NEWS: Federal agents have searched the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, escalating a criminal investigation involving one of President Donald Trump's most outspoken political critics.

After years of public attacks and political clashes with Trump, Omar is now at the center of a major federal investigation.

But the congresswoman is refusing to back down.

Don breaks down the stunning developments, what investigators are looking into, and the serious questions surrounding the timing and implications of the search.

Is this a legitimate criminal investigation, or another example of the Trump...

Governor Wes Moore joins Don for a candid conversation following his public clash surrounding President Donald Trump's visit to Maryland.

What sparked the confrontation? What does Gov. Moore make of Trump's leadership, and what does this latest clash reveal about the growing tensions between the White House and Democratic governors?

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Former Trump donor Eric Deters says Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée and now U.S. Ambassador to Greece, asked him to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill while promising access to Trump's White House.

Deters joins Don with what he says are the receipts, then the two go head-to-head on MAGA, patriotism and race in America.

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Comedy legend D.L. Hughley joins for a candid, unfiltered conversation about his new book, his life, career, and the man behind the laughs.

Known for speaking his mind and never backing down, Hughley opens up in a revealing conversation that goes beyond the punchlines.

Trump. Nolan Wells. And his family.

This is D.L. Hughley like you've never seen him before.

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California Congressman Robert Garcia joins Don Lemon for an explosive conversation about mounting allegations of corruption within the Trump administration, and the ongoing battle for transparency surrounding the Epstein files.

As scrutiny of the administration intensifies, Garcia discusses congressional investigations, demands for accountability, and whether those surrounding the president will ever face consequences.

We also have the latest on the ICE shooting in New York City.

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ICE is under fire after federal agents shot a man in New York City, with a five-year-old child reportedly sitting in the back seat of his vehicle. Police say seven rounds were fired, sparking outrage, protests, and renewed demands for accountability.

Vanessa Gibson and former Police Officer Michael Fanone joins Don for a discussion about ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics and growing fears in communities across America.

Then, former Trump donor Eric Deters will unpack his explosive allegations involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancée and the current U.S. Ambassador to Greece.

With the midterm elections approaching, all eyes are on Florida.

Could the Sunshine State be heading for a political shake-up?

Don is LIVE in Florida for a special political conversation with Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

From Donald Trump and the political climate to the economy, voter frustration and the battle for Florida's future, Don puts the tough questions to two candidates hoping to change the state's political landscape.

The event is presented by U.S. Representative Frederica S. Wilson and Alpha Kappa Alpha...

President Donald Trump yesterday responded to calls for a federal investigation into the mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, telling reporters his administration is looking into the matter.

The president's remarks come as the FBI says it has found no evidence of foul play, and a Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict anyone. But Nolan's parents refuse to give up.

Three months after their son was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, his cause and manner of death remain undetermined. His family says critical questions remain unanswered.

Don brings you the latest...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins Don LIVE after a public clash surrounding President Trump's appearance in Maryland.

Plus, MORE leaked audio from Ken Paxton is making waves, and we break down the shocking developments involving Andrew Tate and his ties to figures in Trump's orbit.

Don has the latest headlines, the receipts and the conversations driving the day.

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Maxine Waters is sounding off as the battle over the midterms heats up.

The veteran congresswoman joins Don for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump, the escalating political fight, and the enormous stakes heading into Election Day.

With control of Congress on the line, Waters doesn't hold back about what she believes the Democrats need to do to win.

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Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp. But now "ICE Barbie" Kristi Noem and others in Trump's inner circle are facing scrutiny over taxpayer money, government contracts and alleged conflicts of interest. Don breaks down the controversies surrounding the Trump administration, the money involved and the questions demanding answers. Trump promised to clean up Washington, so what's happening inside his own White House?

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Donald Trump's administration has allocated $20 million in taxpayer funds for campaign-style TV ads featuring the president, with at least $2.5 million already spent on airtime. The White House says they are legitimate public-service announcements, while critics from both parties have questioned why taxpayers are footing the bill. Then, Vice President JD Vance is facing backlash after telling Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon to "get the hell out" and saying she "doesn't belong in America." We break down the controversies, the money and the rhetoric and Angie Nixon joins the show to respond.

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Former White House Communications director Anthony Scaramucci joins Don to break down Donald Trump's extraordinary TIME interview, his concerns about Democrats taking control of Congress, and his statement that he would consider pardoning members of his administration. What does Trump's answer reveal about how he's approaching the midterms and what could happen if Democrats take control on Capitol Hill? Scaramucci weighs in on Trump, the Republican Party and the battle for Congress.

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Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are escalating their attacks on the American press, with Hegseth accusing parts of the media of "treason" and Trump continuing his praise of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Don breaks down the growing clash between the administration and journalists and speaks to Historian Timothy Snyder. Plus, Cornell University is facing intense scrutiny over its handling of disturbing sexual assault allegations involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity. No criminal charges were initially filed, but prosecutors have now reopened the investigation and the case is expected to go before a grand jury.<...

Is Donald Trump becoming political poison for his own party? Don Lemon breaks down Ken Paxton's newly leaked audio, Thom Tillis's "WTF moment," and María Elvira Salazar's campaign ad challenging Trump's immigration crackdown. Marjorie Taylor Greene now says "MAGA is dead," and Tucker Carlson says Trump should have been removed from office over what he described as a threat of nuclear war. Texas Railroad Commission candidate Jon Rosenthal joins Don to discuss his campaign and why Republican strategist Karl Rove says he'll cross party lines to vote for him. 🍋

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Senator Eric Schmitt called Jack Smith a "dirtbag" and suggested he committed perjury—then his supposed gotcha unraveled over the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Don breaks down the hearing, Smith's defense of his Trump investigations, and an administration that continues making excuses for January 6 insurrectionists. Former Capitol defender Michael Fanone joins Don to discuss the hearing, the attack he survived, and Trump's efforts to rewrite January 6.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs has been behind bars for more than two years but explosive new claims suggest the music mogul may be living a surprisingly comfortable life in federal prison. Former inmates claim Diddy has other prisoners cooking, cleaning and doing his laundry, even giving him massages, while allegedly gaining access to contraband including alcohol and a cellphone. Combs' representatives dispute the characterization and say he follows prison rules. Don is joined by Sharay Hayes, better known as "The Punisher," who testified at Diddy's federal trial about his paid sexual encounters involving Combs and Cassie Ventura. Now, The Punisher...

A stunning twist in the case of Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer during a stop in Austin. Now, Garcés Pérez is the one facing federal charges and potentially up to 20 years in prison. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Don, his attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch says his legal team was effectively shut out as the charges unfolded and raises serious concerns about his treatment in federal custody. Garcés Pérez still has a bullet lodged in his body, according to his attorney, who says he has not received the me...

Karen Bass is fighting to keep her job and with just weeks to go until Election Day, the pressure is mounting. In an exclusive interview, the Los Angeles mayor speaks to Don as she battles City Councilmember Nithya Raman in a closely watched race for control of America's second-largest city. Don presses Mayor Bass on the latest polls, her record at City Hall, homelessness, affordability, public safety and why she believes Los Angeles voters should give her another four years.

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Veterans speak out over President Trump's war with Iran, warning about the human cost, the lack of a clear exit strategy and the consequences of dragging America deeper into another prolonged conflict. Army veteran and activist Jolly Good and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Pat Spearman discuss why veterans are pushing back, what Americans should understand about sending service members into harm's way, and whether Washington has learned anything from America's previous wars. Trump said this week that the U.S. will win the Iran war "very soon." These veterans have questions about where this ends.

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Trump spent years calling President Biden "Sleepy Joe." Now the cameras keep catching him with his own eyes closed. He nodded off again during an Oval Office event, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, before facing questions over claims he made from the Resolute Desk. Don breaks down the footage, Trump's disputed claims, and the remarkable moment Marco Rubio insisted he had never seen the president fall asleep, only for Congressman Ted Lieu to confront him with video of Trump appearing to doze while Rubio himself was speaking. Don is joined by psychotherapist Elliott Connie to discuss sleep, exhaustion and...

A Republican nominee for statewide office in Texas is under fire after CNN's KFile uncovered since-deleted social media posts in which Bo French repeatedly called for the public execution of political opponents, including former President Barack Obama.

French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, has also faced condemnation over inflammatory comments about race, immigration and religion.

Don is joined by former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner and anti-racism educator and author Tim Wise to examine French's rhetoric, the backlash from members of his own party, and what his...

The numbers are alarming: Black women in Harris County are dying from pregnancy-related causes at a dramatically higher rate - despite Houston being home to one of the largest medical centers in the world. So what is going wrong? Don speaks to Dr. Letitia Plummer, Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge and a practicing health professional, for a direct conversation about Black maternal mortality, racial disparities in healthcare and what she says needs to change. Then attorney and political commentator Monique Pressley joins the conversation to examine the broader picture: Black women seeking political power in 2026, the barriers they...

Donald Trump went looking for friendly territory, but his weekend produced some awkward moments, from audible boos at the Texas–Tennessee game to a hot mic apparently catching him saying, "I'd like to go home."

Don breaks down the weekend, the White House's taxpayer-funded "public service announcements," and the political stakes with the midterms just 37 days away. Pus: Don speaks with veterans Pat Spearman and Jolly Good about the war with Iran, the growing backlash from veterans and the consequences of another prolonged American conflict.

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New details are raising questions about Nolan Wells' death. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's autopsy found no water in his lungs or airways and documented head injuries, but left the cause and manner of death undetermined. A grand jury has declined to bring charges. Meanwhile, there are allegations that messages were deleted from Wells' phone after he last used it. Don examines what the findings establish, what remains unverified, and why Nolan's family is still demanding answers.

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Don Lemon sits down with Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa at Courier Texas' "On the Ballot" event in Houston.

Hinojosa makes her case to Texas voters and takes aim at Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's record, arguing that decisions made under his administration have left working families paying the price. She discusses affordability, public education, rising electricity costs, immigration enforcement and what she says she would do differently as governor.

With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa explains why she believes Texas voters are ready for a change and what's at stake in...

Don Lemon and Jennifer Welch are back for another round of Welch's Lemonade. They're diving into the sexual misconduct allegations Lauren Boebert denies, while Karoline Leavitt takes her post-White House media tour on the road. Meanwhile, the White House is shutting out news outlets, Mike Waltz's social media follows are raising eyebrows, and the two weigh in on rumors about Sen. Markwayne Mullin and his alleged roommate. 🍋

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In an exclusive interview with Don, Jethro Sheeran unloads on his famous cousin, Ed Sheeran, amid the explosive fallout over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour.

Jethro calls Ed "selfish," "narcissistic" and a "coward," explains why he feels sorry for Macklemore, and even compares his cousin's actions to those of a "venomous snake."

But this feud goes much deeper than Macklemore. Jethro opens up about years of family tension and explains why he's speaking out against Ed now.

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A 28-year-old DoorDash driver was shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas and his attorney says the bullet is still lodged in his back. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez survived the shooting, was hospitalized twice and was then returned to immigration detention. His attorney says he later experienced loss of feeling on the left side of his body. And one major question remains: the ICE officer who shot him was reportedly not wearing a body camera. Don speaks with Wilber's attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, to ask what happened in the moments before the shooting, why there is no bodycam footage...

Donald Trump is having a very bad day. His press ban has been overturned and with the midterms looming, Republican candidates are scrambling to distance themselves from him.

Don breaks down the growing panic inside MAGA world with Glenn Kirschner, attorney, former federal prosecutor and host of the Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner podcast.

Is Trump losing his grip on the Republican Party, or are candidates simply trying to save themselves?